Mental Health

Getting Started

A quick guideline for the portrayals of suicide in popular media, written for entertainment and news professionals.

Recommendations for Depicting Suicide

An in-depth analysis of the portrayals of mental illness in mainstream media conducted by USC Annenberg.

Mental Health in Film & TV

A resource by the World Health Organization for filmmakers and others working on stage and screen

WHO Guide for Preventing Suicide through Media

7 tips for portraying mental health

Mental health issues such as suicide are often portrayed in media, yet sometimes lack impact awareness on the power they can have on the viewer. We've compiled resources that will allow you to better understand mental health in a media context.

January 30, 2024

Published by SIE SOCIETY at January 30, 2024

“This is What Art is Supposed to Do”

The series delved into the multifaceted dimensions of caregiving, shedding light on the complex dynamics, challenges, and emotional journeys faced by individuals who assume these roles.

August 12, 2021

Published by SIE SOCIETY at August 12, 2021

Evaluating the Impact of ’13 Reasons Why’ on Adolescent Mental Health

July 28, 2011

Published by DocSociety Impact Guide at July 28, 2011

Case Study: Bully

As a tool for analysing campaign strategies, BRITDOC has devised what we call the Four Impact Dynamics; broad categories for the kinds of change you can make in the world. This has been developed by studying the films that we have worked with as well as working with NGOs and activists to understand how they conceptualise their work.